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Multiplex Networks Provide Structural Pathways for Social Contagion in Rural Social Networks
Yongren Shi, Edo Airoldi, Nicholas A. Christakis
Human social networks are inherently multiplex, comprising overlapping layers of relationships. Different layers may have distinct structural properties and interpersonal dynamics,…
Modeling roles and trade-offs in multiplex networks
Nikolaos Nakis, Sune Lehmann, Nicholas A. Christakis +1
A multiplex social network captures multiple types of social relations among the same set of people, with each layer representing a distinct type of relationship. Understanding the…
Countering the Forgetting of Novel Health Information with 'Social Boosting'
Vaibhav Krishna, Nicholas A. Christakis
To mitigate the adverse effects of low-quality or false information, studies have shown the effectiveness of various intervention techniques through debunking or so-called pre-bunk…
Educational Intervention Re-Wires Social Interactions in Isolated Village Networks
Marios Papamichalis, Laura Forastiere, Edoardo M. Airoldi +1
Social networks shape behavior, disseminate information, and undergird collective action within communities. Consequently, they can be very valuable in the design of effective inte…
How malicious AI swarms can threaten democracy: The fusion of agentic AI and LLMs marks a new frontier in information warfare
Daniel Thilo Schroeder, Meeyoung Cha, Andrea Baronchelli +19
Advances in AI offer the prospect of manipulating beliefs and behaviors on a population-wide level. Large language models and autonomous agents now let influence campaigns reach un…
Bringing Leaders of Network Sub-Groups Closer Together Does Not Facilitate Consensus
Matthew I. Jones, Nicholas A. Christakis
Consensus formation is a complex process, particularly in networked groups. When individuals are incentivized to dig in and refuse to compromise, leaders may be essential to guidin…